[Coral-List] Volunteer Placement - Application Deadline 18th Sept 07

[Jos Hill]

Reef Check Australia Volunteer Internship Position

Reef Check Australia is looking for some motivated and independent  
people to assist with the coordination of the 2008 survey season for  
our Great Barrier Reef Project. If you want to gain experience in  
coral reef monitoring and team management this is an outstanding  
opportunity!



Position 1: Project Officer

Position 2: Education Officer

Position 3: Communications, PR & Fundraising Support



Project Officer. Position 1: January – June. Position 2: June –  
December 2008 (full time)

The Project Officer position involves the planning, coordination and  
leadership of Reef Check research teams to survey sites in the Great  
Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. You will also be responsible for  
data management, analysis and the creation of a scientific report.  
Additional responsibilities subject to interest include helping to  
design a school education program, fundraising event coordination and  
grant writing.


Reef Check Australia has 50 trained volunteers and works with 15 dive  
operators on the Great Barrier Reef Project. Good communication,  
motivation, delegation and social skills are therefore essential.  
Minimum Rescue Diver required, however an insured instructor is  
preferred.



The position is entirely volunteer. However, we can provide  
applicants with some support in applying to other foundations for  
funds to support themselves during their stay in Australia.



Required skills and qualifications:

m     Tertiary qualification in marine biology

m     Rescue diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives

m     Current first aid, CPR and oxygen provider qualifications*

m     Proven experience with team leadership and coordination of  
projects

m     Good communication skills, both verbal and written

m     Ability to take initiative and work independently



* safety qualifications must be accepted courses in Queensland e.g.  
Senior First Aid, Dan Oxygen Provider – please check with Reef Check  
regarding which qualifications you have to confirm if they are accepted)



Desired skills and qualifications:

m     Divemaster or Instructor with full insurance

m     Experience with coral reef monitoring



Why Work for Reef Check Australia?

m     Part of the United Nation’s official International coral reef  
monitoring program

m     Strong scientific reputation

m     Work with likeminded people at the cutting edge of coral reef  
conservation



Benefits to you include the opportunity to:

m     Enhance your research skills

m     Enhance   team management skills

m     Enhance project coordination skills

m     Contribute to Australia’s long-term data set

m     Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program  
in the world

m     Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of  
the world’s leading centres of tropical marine science

m     Log dives at some of Australia’s most spectacular coral reefs

m     Potential for ongoing opportunities with Reef Check



Applicants should send their resume to Jos Hill at jos at reefcheck.org







Education Officer. January – June 2008 (full time or part time)

The Education Officer position will involve assisting in the  
development of education materials for school groups  (classroom and  
field activities) and tourists (presentation materials for dive  
boats) and in delivery of these materials.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in Reef Check  
survey expeditions.


The position is entirely volunteer. However, we can provide  
applicants with some support in applying to other foundations for  
funds to support themselves during their stay in Australia.



Required skills and qualifications:

m     Experience in developing environmental educational materials or  
an educational degree

m     Good communication skills, both verbal and written

m     Ability to take initiative and work independently

m     Proven experience and credentials for working with children.  
You will require a “blue card” to work with the youth in Australia.



If you want to participate in Reef Check surveys you will need:

m     Rescue diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives

m     Current first aid, CPR and oxygen provider qualifications*



* safety qualifications must be accepted courses in Queensland e.g.  
Senior First Aid, Dan Oxygen Provider – please check with Reef Check  
regarding which qualifications you have to confirm if they are accepted)



Why Work for Reef Check Australia?

m     Part of the United Nation’s official International coral reef  
monitoring program

m     Strong scientific reputation

m     Work with likeminded people at the cutting edge of coral reef  
conservation



Benefits to you include the opportunity to:

m     Team-work skills

m     Learn coral reef research skills

m     Project management skills

m     Contribute to Australia’s long-term data set

m     Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program  
in the world

m     Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of  
the world’s leading centres of tropical marine science

m     Log dives at some of Australia’s most spectacular coral reefs

m     Potential for ongoing opportunities with Reef Check



Applicants should send their resume to Jos Hill at jos at reefcheck.org








Communications, PR & Fundraising Support. January – June 2008 (full  
time or part time)

The Communications, PR and Fundraising Support position will involve  
assisting our marketing and communications manager in the development  
and coordination of communication programs as well as helping to  
develop fundraising opportunities and prepare grants. PR and  
communication activities include but are not limited to: community  
service announcements, radio/newspaper/magazine articles, Reef Check  
Australia membership program, community education and awareness- 
raising events and community competitions.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in Reef Check  
survey expeditions.


The position is entirely volunteer. However, we can provide  
applicants with some support in applying to other foundations for  
funds to support themselves during their stay in Australia.



Required skills and qualifications:

m     Experience in developing communications materials or a  
communications degree

m     Proven communication skills, both verbal and written

m     Ability to take initiative and work independently



Desired skills and qualifications:

m     Experience with MX Dreamweaver

m     Experience with fundraising & grant-writing



If you want to participate in Reef Check surveys you will need:

m     Rescue diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives

m     Current first aid, CPR and oxygen provider qualifications*



* safety qualifications must be accepted courses in Queensland e.g.  
Senior First Aid, Dan Oxygen Provider – please check with Reef Check  
regarding which qualifications you have to confirm if they are accepted)



Why Work for Reef Check Australia?

m     Part of the United Nation’s official International coral reef  
monitoring program

m     Strong scientific reputation

m     Work with likeminded people at the cutting edge of coral reef  
conservation



Benefits to you include the opportunity to:

m     Team-work skills

m     Learn coral reef research skills

m     Project management skills

m     Contribute to Australia’s long-term data set

m     Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program  
in the world

m     Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of  
the world’s leading centres of tropical marine science

m     Log dives at some of Australia’s most spectacular coral reefs

m     Potential for ongoing opportunities with Reef Check



Applicants should send their resume to Jos Hill at jos at reefcheck.org





Jos Hill
Managing Director
Reef Check Australia
PO Box 404
Townsville
QLD 4810

Email: jos at reefcheck.org
General enquiries: support at reefcheckaustralia.org
Tel: +61 (0)7 4724 3950
Mob: +61 (0) 415 446 646

www.reefcheckaustralia.org
www.reefcheck.org

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